AAR Corp is a global aerospace and defense company that provides a wide range of services and solutions to the aviation industry, including aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO), as well as supply chain management and logistics support. The company specializes in supporting both commercial and government aerospace markets, offering comprehensive solutions that ensure the efficiency and reliability of aircraft operations. Additionally, AAR Corp plays a crucial role in parts distribution and fleet management, helping clients optimize their operations and reduce downtime through innovative and cost-effective services. Read More
AAR’s fourth quarter was marked by strong performance across its aviation and defense services businesses, with results that exceeded Wall Street expectations and a significant positive market reaction. Management attributed the robust quarter primarily to high growth in its parts supply segment, particularly new parts distribution, as well as the benefits of recent strategic acquisitions. CEO John Holmes highlighted the company’s two-way exclusive distribution model and ongoing contract renewals as key enablers of above-market sales growth. Additionally, enhanced operational efficiency and improved margins were driven by both organic growth and successful integration of newly acquired businesses.
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Shares of aviation and defense services provider AAR CORP (NYSE:AIR)
jumped 6.2% in the morning session after the company reported strong fourth-quarter 2025 results that surpassed analyst expectations and provided an optimistic forecast.
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Shares of aviation and defense services provider AAR CORP (NYSE:AIR)
fell 3.3% in the morning session after the company announced its Chief Financial Officer, Sean Gillen, resigned to pursue another professional opportunity. Gillen's resignation was set to be effective December 11, 2025. The company noted that the departure was not the result of any disagreement on matters relating to its operations, policies, or financial reporting. In the interim, AAR appointed Sarah Flanagan, the company's Vice President of Financial Operations, to take over as Chief Financial Officer. Sudden changes in key leadership positions, like the CFO, can create uncertainty for investors, which often leads to a negative reaction in the stock price.
